Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Lead Engineer

Severnside - (GL10 2DG)

Permanent contract, Monday - Friday

We're looking for a Lead Engineer to join us at our Severnside Blow Moulding facility. This is a hands on engineering technician role that will involve leading the blow moulding engineering team in a high-volume, complex manufacturing environment.

Lead Engineer Key Tasks:

• Hands on engineering technician work
• Motivation of engineering team through effective leadership and coaching and development
• Control of contractors & maintenance suppliers through performance reviews
• Adherence to planned maintenance schedules through effective resource planning
• Adequate plant cover, as required, through effective resource planning
• Undertake analysis of CMMS data to assist forward planning, opportunity for equipment improvement
• Review maintenance activities and identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness
• RCA/5 why analysis/problem solving techniques.
• Support the site and departmental 5s programme.
• Develop maintenance improvement techniques
• Drive and support Reliability Centred Maintenance/FMECA activities
• To liaise with manufacturers of specialist machinery, equipment and component suppliers to promote standardisation, improvements and cost effectiveness opportunities

What are we looking for from a Lead Engineer?

• Completion of an engineering apprenticeship
• Engineering experience
• Team lead experience
• Fast paced manufacturing environment

What's in it for you?

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Health care cash plan
• 4 x life assurance cover
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to the Muller rewards platform, saving money across numerous retailers
• Continuous career development and progression
• Supportive team environment